Technical Director, Lighting Designer and Dance Theater Manager

Skidmore College • Saratoga Springs, NY

70d • $58,000 - $62,500

About The Position

The Department of Dance at Skidmore College invites applications from qualified candidates for a position as a full-time technical director/lighting designer to begin September 2026. This is a 10 months per year position. This position serves as an integral member of the department and oversees all aspects of department productions and management of the dance center facilities. This position also comes with teaching obligations of two-credits per academic year alongside student mentorship opportunities, as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any related area
• 2 or more years of professional experience demonstrating progressive managerial experience
• Experience and enthusiasm for managing, teaching, and mentoring students
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lighting design for dance
• Experience with facilities management and oversight
• Experience working and teaching in a higher education setting
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Create lighting designs in collaboration with choreographers for 2-3 concerts per academic year
• Oversee all aspects of production and ticketing for dance department events/curriculum and collaborate with department production and administrative team
• Oversee and implement safety policies and protocols for the dance center, dance theater, and all productions
• Maintain and improve dance center facilities and equipment; coordinate building maintenance
• Hire, train, and manage student stage crew for all departmental productions
• Coordinate department schedule in relation to productions and manage space reservations/scheduling for dance facilities
• Teach one 2-credit Dance Production course each academic year (required for the dance major)
• Mentor student lighting designs for senior projects as determined/assigned. Serve as a resource for students
• Regular attendance at all departmental and production meetings

Benefits

• Salary: $58,000 - $62,500 for this 10 months per year position commensurate with experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees